2011 Japan Earthquake Shifted Landmass Eastward by 6 Millimeters Via Unknown Mechanism
A las 14:46 del viernes 11 de marzo de 2011, hora local, se produjo un terremoto en el océano Pacífico . Su epicentro estuvo a unos 130 kilómetros al este de Honshu, la principal isla de Japón. Con una magnitud de 9,1, fue descomunal, acabando con la vida de más de 15.000 personas. Minutos más tarde, un tsunami con olas de hasta 40 metros llegó a tierra provocando, entre otros daños, la fusión de tres de los reactores de la central nuclear de Fukushima . También se produjeron
A powerful magnitude 9.1 earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011, caused the country's landmass to shift approximately six millimeters eastward. Researchers have identified a previously unknown mechanism involving seismic waves interacting with Earth's core as the cause. The earthquake, which triggered a devastating tsunami and led to the Fukushima nuclear disaster, killed over 15,000 people. The discovery of this eastward shift, detailed in the journal Science, sheds new light on the complex geological processes involved in major seismic events. This finding contributes to a deeper understanding of plate tectonics and the planet's internal dynamics.
Understanding the geological impact of major earthquakes, like the 2011 Japan event, is crucial for improving seismic hazard assessment and preparedness.
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